2017 DODGE CHARGER Owners Manual

Setting NameSelectable Options
Rear ParkSense
Chime Volume — If Equipped Low
MedHigh
ParkView Backup Camera Active Guidelines On
Off
NOTE:
Your vehicle may be equipped with the ParkView Rear Back Up Camera Active Guidelines that allows you to see ac-
tive guidelines over the ParkView Back up camera display whenever the gear selector is put into REVERSE. The im-
age will be displayed on the radio touchscreen display along with a caution note to “check entire surroundings”
across the top of the screen. After five seconds, this note will disappear. ParkView Backup Camera Delay On
Off
NOTE:
When the vehicle is shifted out of REVERSE (with camera delay turned off), the rear camera mode is exited and the
navigation or audio screen appears again. When the vehicle is shifted out of REVERSE (with camera delay turned
on), the rear view image with dynamic grid lines will be displayed for up to 10 seconds after shifting out of “RE-
VERSE” unless the forward vehicle speed exceeds 8 mph (12 km/h), the transmission is shifted into PARK or the ig-
nition is switched to the off position. To set the ParkView Backup Camera Delay press the “Controls” button on the
touchscreen, the “settings” button on the touchscreen, then the “Safety & Assistance” button on the touchscreen.
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Setting NameSelectable Options
Blind Spot Alert — If Equipped Off
Lights Lights & Chime
NOTE:
•When the feature “Blind Spot Alert” is selected, the Blind Spot Alert feature Provides alerts, visual and/or audible,
to indicate objects in your blind spot. The Blind Spot Alert feature can be activated in “Lights” mode. When this
mode is selected, the Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) system is activated and will only show a visual alert in the exterior
mirrors. When “Lights & Chime” mode is activated, the Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) will show a visual alert in the
exterior mirrors as well as an audible alert when the turn signal is on. When “Off” is selected, the Blind Spot
Monitor (BSM) system is deactivated.
•If your vehicle has experienced any damage in the area where the sensor is located, even if the fascia is not dam-
aged, the sensor may have become misaligned. Take your vehicle to an authorized dealer to verify sensor align-
ment. Having a sensor that is misaligned will result in the BSM not operating to specification.
Hill Start Assist — If Equipped On Off
NOTE:
When the “Hill Start Assist” feature is selected, the Hill Start Assist (HSA) system is active. Refer to “Electronic Brake
Control System” in “Starting And Operating” for system function and operating information. To enable or disable,
press the “Hill Start Assist” button on the touchscreen, and select “On” or “Off.”
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Lights
After pressing the “Lights” button on the touchscreen, the
following settings will be available:
Setting NameSelectable Options
Headlight Off Delay 030609 0
NOTE:
When the “Headlight Off Delay” feature is selected, it allows the adjustment of the amount of time the headlights
remain on after the engine is shut off. To change the Headlight Off Delay setting, press the “Headlight Off Delay”
button on the touchscreen and choose either “0,” “30,” “60,” or “90” buttons on the touchscreen to select your desired
time interval. Headlight Illumina- tion On Approach 03
0609 0
NOTE:
When the “Headlight Illumination On Approach” feature is selected, it allows the adjustment of the amount of time
the headlights remain on when the doors are unlocked with the key fob. To change the Illuminated Approach status,
press the “Illuminated Approach” button on the touchscreen and choose either “0,” “30,” “60,” or “90” buttons on the
touchscreen to select your desired time interval.
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Setting NameSelectable Options
Headlights With Wipers — IfEquipped On
Off
NOTE:
When the “Headlights With Wipers” feature is selected, and the headlight switch is in the AUTO position, the head-
lights will turn on approximately 10 seconds after the wipers are turned on. The headlights will also turn off when
the wipers are turned off, if they were turned on by this feature. Daytime Running Lights — IfEquipped On
Off
NOTE:
When the “Daytime Running Lights” feature is selected, the headlights will turn on whenever the engine is running. Flash Lights With Lock On
Off
NOTE:
When the “Flash Lights With Locks” feature is selected, the exterior lights will flash when the doors are locked or
unlocked with the key fob. This feature may be selected with or without the sound horn on lock feature selected.
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Doors & Locks
After pressing the “Doors & Locks” button on the touch-
screen, the following settings will be available:
Setting NameSelectable Options
Auto Unlock On Exit On Off
Flash Lights With Lock On Off
NOTE:
When this feature is selected, the exterior lights will flash when the doors are locked or unlocked with the key fob.
This feature may be selected with or without the sound horn on lock feature selected. Sound Horn With Lock Off1st Press 2nd Press
Sound Horn With Remote Start On
Off
Remote Door Unlock All Driver
NOTE:
This feature will allow you to program your remote door locks to open “All doors” or only the “Driver door” with
the first push of the key fob or grabbing the Passive Entry door handle.
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Setting NameSelectable Options
Passive Entry — If Equipped On
Off
NOTE:
This feature allows you to lock and unlock the vehicle’s door(s) without having to push the key fob lock or unlock
buttons. It automatically unlocks the doors when the outside door handle is grabbed.
Engine Off Options
After pressing the “Engine Off Options” button on the
touchscreen, the following settings will be available:
Setting Name Selectable Options
Headlight Off Delay 030609 0
Engine Off Power Delay 0 seconds
45 seconds 5 minutes10 minutes
NOTE:
When this feature is selected, the power window switches, radio, Uconnect phone system (if equipped), DVD video
system (if equipped), power sunroof (if equipped), and power outlets will remain active for up to 10 minutes after
the ignition is cycled to OFF. Opening either front door will cancel this feature.
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Compass Settings — If Equipped
After pressing the “Compass Settings” button on the
touchscreen, the following settings will be available:NOTE:
Before compass calibration is performed, the com-
pass variance zone should be set for best results.
Setting Name Selectable Options
Compass Variance 1 23456789101112131415
NOTE:
When the “Compass Variance” feature is selected, it allows the compass variance to be set to any number from 1 to
15 per the compass variance zone map figure.
Compass Variance is the difference between Magnetic North and Geographic North. To compensate for the differ-
ences, the variance should be set for the zone where the vehicle is being driven, illustrated in the zone map. Once
properly set, the compass will automatically compensate for the differences when calibrated, and provide the most
accurate compass headings.
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Compass CalibrationYe s
NOTE:
Press “Compass Calibration” on the touchscreen to enter calibration. To start calibration of the compass, press the
“Yes” button on the touchscreen and complete one or more 360-degree turns (in an area free from large metal or me-
tallic objects). A message will appear on the touchscreen when the compass has been successfully calibrated.
Keep magnetic materials away from the rear view mirror, such as Mobile Phones, Laptops and Radar Detectors. This
is where the compass module is located, and it can cause interference with the compass sensor, and it may give false
readings.
Compass Variance Zone Map
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